Burner

ABSTRACT

A burner with a stable mechanism stretching out from a proper location on the circumference, a stable slot is between two shaft slices with a connecting part, the piezo-electric device is a modulized body a piezo-electric module is inside the modulized body, one end of the piezo-electric module stretches out from the shell and is against the shaft, the other end connects to a press button, a conducting rod connects out from the piezo-electric module, and is apart from the burner cap, a combining object is on the location corresponding to the shaft slices; the modulized body can be combined with or detached from the stable slot by the combination or detachment of the combining object and the shaft slices. Users can press the press button and trigger the sparks between the conducting rod of the piezo-electric module and the burner cap to ignite fuel.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention relates generally to a burner and, more specifically, to a burner with detachable piezo-electric device that can be combined with or detached from the main body rapidly for safer and easier to maintain purpose.

[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0004] Heretofore, it is known that people have applied fuel to cooking and lighting for a long time, now all kinds of fuel and energy sources are available, liquid gas is a very common fuel.

[0005] Compressed liquid gas is not only used in household, it is also used in cigarette lighters because it is clean and easy to refill. Therefore, it is widely used in stoves and put to other industrial applications nowadays. However, most of the gas burners or heaters avoid external igniter, therefore they have a piezo-electric device, users can press the piezo-electric device to generate electrostatic sparks and pass through a conducting wire to ignite the combined fuel gas escaped from the gas diffusion burner head or the firing mechanism. U.S. Pat. No. 5,573,393 of applicant is an obvious example.

[0006] The piezo-electric device mentioned above might be damaged after a long period of time for been pressed, the piezo-electric device is built inside and is not easy to be replaced by users, users have to rely on manufactures or sales rep. to repair, that causes inconvenience.

[0007] Therefore, if the piezo-electric device and the burner can be combined and detached freely and flexibly, then users can overcome the inconvenience of replacement and repairing. While the piezo-electric device is not in use, users can take it out to avoid the misuse by children.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] It is therefore a primary object of the invention to provide a burner with a stable mechanism stretching out from a proper location on the circumference, a stable slot is between two shaft slices with a connecting part, the piezo-electric device is a modulized body comprising two shell body connecting together, a piezo-electric module is inside the modulized body, one end of the piezo-electric module stretches out from the shell and is against the shaft, the other end connects to a press button, a conducting rod connects out from the piezo-electric module, the conducting rod is apart from the burner cap, a combining object is on the location corresponding to the shaft slices; the modulized body can be combined with or detached from the stable slot by the combination or detachment of the combining object and the shaft slices. Users can press the press button and trigger the sparks between the conducting rod of the piezo-electric module and the burner cap to ignite fuel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The accomplishment of the above-mentioned object of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and its accompanying drawings which disclose illustrative an embodiment of the present invention, and are as follows:

[0010]FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0011]FIG. 2 is an exploded view a further embodiment of the present invention;

[0012]FIG. 3 is across-sectional view of the present invention;

[0013]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0014]FIGS. 5a and 5 b are the second application views of a further embodiment of the present invention; and

[0015]FIGS. 6a and 6 b are the third application views of a further embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the present invention is composed of storage tank 1, a supporting rack 2, a control device 3, a platform 4, a piezo-electric device 5, a hood 6 and a burner cap 7. The functions of each component are described below:

[0017] The storage tank 1 is a container for fuel; a tank hole 11 on top connects firmly (screw together, for example) to the supporting rack 2, the pillar 21 of the supporting rack 2 is above the connecting hole 12 of the storage tank 1, a filling connector 13 passes through the connecting hole 12 and is screwed with the pillar hole 211 of the pillar 21, the fuel, liquid gas for example, can go from the pillar duct 212 under the pillar hole 211 and enter the storage tank 1.

[0018] The supporting rack 2 is in rack shape, the bottom of the pillar 21 connects to the connecting hole 12 with the pillar thread 213, the fuel enters a fluid tunnel 22 and passes a fluid regulator 23 listed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,573,393 of applicant to have the amount of fuel controlled and on/off by the control device 3. A hollow pillar 24 is on the top of the supporting rack 2 and connects to the fluid tunnel 22, a inject tube 25 is on top of the hollow pillar 25 to inject the vaporized fuel. A shaft 26 each protrudes from both sides of the supporting rack 2 and connects to the hood 6. For heat insulation purpose, at least one protruding point 262 is on top of the shaft 26 and adjacent to the screw hole 261 to touch the inner wall of the hood 6.

[0019] The control device 3 is the same as the U.S. listed U.S. Pat. No. 5,573,393 of applicant; the control device 3 comprises a control rod 31, a shutoff valve 32 and a knob 33, the shutoff valve 32 is fixed on one outlet of the fluid tunnel 22 and is screwed with the control rod 31. When users turn the knob 33, the control rod 31 opens, closes or controls the inlet of the shutoff valve 32 to turn on/of and control the amount of fuel.

[0020] The platform 4 is in cover shape, two cover hole 41 each corresponds to the location of the shaft 26 and the inject tube 25 for them to stretch out; a fixing mechanism 42 is fixed with the pillar thread 241 of the hollow pillar 24 to stable the platform 4 firmly on top of the storage tank 1. At least two hood pillar 43 are on the top of the platform 4 to connect the hood 6, as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5; several oblique tenon 44 are around the top circumference of the platform 4 to hold the hood 6.

[0021] A stable mechanism 45 with two shelf slice 451 forming a stable slot 452 stretches out from the brim of the platform 4 for the piezo-electric device 5 to place stably, the bottom of the two shelf slice 451 have a connecting part 453 stretching out, a spring with buckle for example; in order to strengthen the connecting effect of the shelf slice 451, a strengthen slice 454 is connected between the external side of the shelf slice 451; the ends of the shelf slice 451 bend openly and form a pressing slice 455, users can press it with fingers. A concave slot 46 each corresponding to the control rod 31 and the fluid regulator 23 are on the circumference of the platform 4 for control rod 31 to stretch out or for a hand tool to insert into the platform 4 to adjust the fluid regulator 23.

[0022] The piezo-electric device 5 is a modulized body 51 comprising an upper shell 52 and a lower shell 53 connecting together. A piezo-electric module 54 is inside the modulized body 51, one end of the piezo-electric module 54 stretches out from the lower shell 53 and is against the shaft 26; the other open of the upper shell 52 wraps around a press button 55, a button hook 551 is on the front of the press button 55 to hook on the convex stopper 521 inside the upper shell 52, when the press button 55 bounces back, the convex stopper 521 stops the press button 55 from coming out. A combining object 531, fastener slot for example, is on the bottom of the lower shell 53, when the modulized body 51 is inserted into the stable slot 452, the combining object 531 buckles, with the connecting part 453 firmly. A convex shell rib 532 each is on the front and back of the lower shell 53 to be against the crosspiece 456 inside the shelf slice 451 so the modulized body 51 will not come up from the platform 4. When users press the press button 55, the other end of the press button 55 is against, pressed by the shaft 26 and generated static electricity, the static electricity is transmitted by the “L” shape conducting rod 56 on the upper shell 52 and generates sparks on the burner cap 7 to ignite fuel.

[0023] The piezo-electric device 5 can be detached and combined with the platform 4 rapidly and conveniently, the piezo-electric module 54 can be repaired and installed conveniently. While not use, users can pull the piezo-electric module 54 out and function as a “key”. In order not to have alien objects from entering the platform 4 while the piezo-electric module 54 is out, a stuff body 8 with stuff shell 81 and stuff rib 82 can be installed onto the stable slot 452, and seals the open with a convex wall 83.

[0024] The hood 6 is in awl cap shape, the hood 6 is placed on top of the platform 4 after it is combined with the burner cap 7; the inner wall of the hood 6 sticks with the oblique tenon 44; a hood open 61 is corresponding to the location of the piezo-electric device 5; several ventilation hole 62 are on top of the hood 6 for air to come in, the air along with the vaporized fuel injected by the inject tube 25 enters into the burner cap 7. Several screw 63 pass through and are fixed onto the screw hole 261.

[0025] Referring to FIGS. 5a to 6 b, showing another application of the hood 6 a, the height of 6 a is shorter than that of the hood 6 described; the hood 6 a is fixed by screw 63 a passing through the hood hole 62 a onto the hood pillar 43, air enters from the hood hole 62 a that connects to the hood open 61 a. The shaft 26 is not used while applying hood 6 a for lower height.

[0026] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the burner cap 7 connects to the hood 6 with a hollow pillar 71 fastened with screws or buttons; a bottom plate 72 connects to top of the burner cap 7 fastened with nails or buttons; a filter net 73 is on top of the hollow pillar 71 to avoid alien objects from coming in, an air scattering plate 74 and an air scattering net 75 follow and are fixed on the top of the bottom plate 72; the vaporized fuel and air pass through the filter net 73 are distributed by the scattering plate, and injected from the plate hole 741 of the scattering plate 74. At the same time, the conducting rod 56 generates electric sparks to ignite fuel.

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 5a and 5 b, showing another application of the burner cap 7 a, the burner cap 7 a connects to the hood 6 a according to the method described above; a hollow pillar 71 a connects to a bottom plate 72 a on top, an air scattering plate 74 a and an air scattering net 75 a follow and are fixed on the top of the bottom plate 72 a, the air scattering plate 74 a and plate hole 741 a are same as description above, the only difference is an inner thread 711 a is on the bottom of the hollow pillar 71 a to screw with the pillar thread 241, so the hollow pillar 71 a can connect to the pillar 24 directly and cover inject tube 25, an air inlet hole 712 a is on the hollow pillar 71 a for air to enter into the hollow pillar 71 a.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 6a and 6 b, showing the third application of the burner cap 7 b and the hood 6 a, a flame outlet 721 b and several airflow distributor 72 b with round teeth 722 b are on the center of airflow guide 711 b that is on the top of the hollow pillar 71 b, such mechanism can have the flame outlet 721 b inject flame and small pilot fires are on the intervals of the teeth, while the fuel is in small quantity, the flame will not go out. An inner thread 711 b is on the bottom of the hollow pillar 71 b to screw with the pillar thread 241, so the hollow pillar 71 a can connect to the pillar 24 directly and cover inject tube 25, an air inlet hole 713 b is on the hollow pillar 71 b for air to enter into the hollow pillar 71 b. Several side hole 714 b are installed horizontally on the hollow pillar 71 b and are surrounded by a block ring 715 b, when the fuel is in large quantity, such arrangement can also form pilot fire effect.

[0029] Based on above description, the third application can be detached and joined the burner freely, users can do repair or replacement easily. The protruding points on top of the shaft can reduce the contact between the hood and the platform for better heat insulation effect. The piezo-electric device can be taken out and have a stuff body to seal the stable slot, such mechanism can avoid children from misuse without flame starter to avoid unpredicted danger.

[0030] While a preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described in detail, it will be readily understood and appreciated that numerous omissions, changes and additions may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A burner with a stable mechanism in proper location, said stable mechanism is to have two shelf slices forming a stable slot, said shelf slices have a connecting part between and stretching out, the piezo-electric device is a modulized body comprising two shells with a piezo-electric module inside, the inner end of said piezo-electric module is against the main body, the other end wraps around a press button, and has a conducting rod stretching out, said conducting rod is apart of the burner cap, a strengthen slice is corresponding to said connecting part; said modulized body is detached or joined said stable slot freely, said connecting part is fixed or departed from said strengthen slice, users press said press button to generates sparks between said conducting rod and said burner cap to ignite fuel.
 2. The burner according to claim 1, wherein said burner comprising a storage tank, a tank hole on top connects firmly to a supporting rack, a pillar of said supporting rack is above the connecting hole of said storage tank, a filling connector passes through said connecting hole and is screwed with the pillar hole of said pillar, the fuel goes from a pillar duct under said pillar hole and enters said storage tank.
 3. The burner according to claim 1, wherein said burner comprising said supporting rack, the middle of said supporting rack connects to said storage tank, fuel is filled into a fluid tunnel of said supporting rack and injected from a inject tube.
 4. The burner according to claim 3, wherein a fluid regulator is on the path of fuel to have the amount of fuel controlled and on/off by a control device.
 5. The burner according to claim 3, wherein a shaft each protrudes from both sides of said supporting rack with screw hole on top and connects to the hood, at least one protruding point is on top of said shaft and adjacent to said screw hole to touch the inner wall of said hood for less contact area.
 6. The burner according to claim 4, wherein said control device comprises a control rod, a shutoff valve and a knob on the end of said control rod, said shutoff valve is fixed on one outlet of said fluid tunnel and is screwed with said control rod, when said knob is turned, said control rod opens, closes or controls the inlet of said shutoff valve to turn on/of and control the amount of fuel.
 7. The burner according to claim 1, wherein said burner comprising a platform is fixed on said storage tank and for said inject tube and said shafts to pass through, at least two hood pillars are on the top of said platform to connect said hood.
 8. The burner according to claim 1, wherein two said shelf slices of said stable mechanism are in parallel, an open is on said stable mechanism, a bottom is on said connecting part, the front convex fastener of a spring fastens on the fastener slot on the bottom of said modulized body of said piezo-electric module device.
 9. The burner according to claim 1, wherein a convex shell rib each is on the front and back of the lower shell to be against the crosspiece inside two said shelf slices.
 10. The burner according to claim 1, wherein two said modulized bodies consists of an upper shell and a lower body, a protruding hook is on the front of the press button, the brim of the open of said upper shell is the stopper, a shell rib each is on the front and rear on said lower shell, the inner wall of said shelf slices as guider and stopper.
 11. The burner according to claim 1, wherein a stuff body with stuff shell and stuff rib is installed onto said stable slot, and seals the open with a convex wall.
 12. The burner according to claim 1, wherein said hood is in awl cap shape to be placed on top of said platform, said burner cap is on the center of said hood, several ventilation holes are on top of said hood.
 13. The burner according to claim 1, wherein said burner cap connects to said hood with a hollow pillar, a bottom plate connects to top of said burner cap, a filter net is on top of said hollow pillar to avoid alien objects from coming in, an air scattering plate and an air scattering net follow and are fixed on the top of said bottom plate, the vaporized fuel and air pass through said filter net are distributed by said scattering plate, and injected from the plate hole of said scattering plate.
 14. The burner according to claim 1, wherein said burner cap connects to said hood with a hollow pillar, said hollow pillar connects to a bottom plate on top, an air scattering plate and an air scattering net follow and are fixed on the top of said bottom plate, a filter net is on top of said hollow pillar to avoid alien objects from coming in, an air scattering plate and an air scattering net follow and are fixed on the top of said bottom plate, an inner thread is on the bottom of said hollow pillar to screw with the pillar thread, said hollow pillar connects to said pillar directly and cover inject tube, an air inlet hole is on said hollow pillar for air to enter.
 15. The burner according to claim 1, wherein said burner cap connects to said hood with a hollow pillar, a flame outlet and several airflow distributor with round teeth are on the center of airflow guide that is on the top of said hollow pillar, said flame outlet injects flame and small pilot fires are on the intervals of said teeth, an inner thread is on the bottom of said hollow pillar to screw with the pillar thread, said hollow pillar connects to said pillar directly and cover said inject tube, an air inlet hole is on said hollow pillar for air to enter into said hollow pillar, several side holes are installed horizontally on said hollow pillar and are surrounded by a block ring. 